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APRIL 2024
Climate and Food: Exploring Multiple-Win Solutions
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s certainly the case when it comes to managing the risks of a changing climate where every dollar invested in climate adaptation can generate up to $10 in benefits and save up to $4 of emergency humanitarian assistance down the road. At Feed the Future, we’re putting this adage into practice across everything we do. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, we’re helping smallholder farmers and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis get the critical information, climate-smart technologies, and innovative practices they want and need to thrive both today and tomorrow. And making every dollar count will be even more important as climate impacts are expected to intensify – and possibly push an additional 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030.
In this month’s newsletter, learn more about how our Innovation Labs, government agencies and local partners are driving win-win solutions for both people and the planet.
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 Celebrating Earth Day 2024
Earth Day 2024 is themed “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to galvanize attention and action to combat plastic pollution. Changing climate plays an increasingly important role in the fight to end hunger through agriculture-led growth. As food and water systems become more complex and linked, the need to incorporate environmental factors and resilience into fighting hunger grows.
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USAID & USDA to Begin Emergency Food Aid Allocation
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have begun distributing agricultural commodities from American farmers to those in need in 18 target countries. With an estimated 205 million people in need of life-saving food assistance globally, these commodities will be used to provide emergency food assistance to people facing dire food insecurity.
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 Working with Farmers in Tajikistan
Over the last decade, Feed the Future has worked hand-in-hand with Tajikistan’s farming communities to rebuild a modern and inclusive market-based agriculture system to reduce poverty and create better jobs by introducing new and improved fruit and vegetable varieties, providing technical assistance, and supporting strong farm-to-market value chains.
USADF Grant Supports Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Adequate electricity supply remains a persistent challenge for households, agriculture and businesses across Nigeria, where only 55 percent of the population has access to electricity, but an U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) grantee is working on increasing access with a clean and affordable solution.
Exploring Digital Solutions for Food Waste in Malawi
In Malawi, Feed the Future is studying how a mobile phone application can reduce food loss and waste while also cutting losses for farmers and market vendors all while conserving natural resources. The application platform connects farmers and vendors directly and provides extension services to farmers remotely.
Building Up Entrepreneurial Skills and Nutrition for Women in Bangladesh
Limited access to resources and opportunities can significantly hinder women’s economic situation and their ability to make informed choices about their well-being. In Bangladesh, Feed the Future is working with women entrepreneurs to build business skills that generate additional income that can support increased nutritional intake, food security and overall health.
Overcoming Chicken Challenges in Burkina Faso
Feed the Future is working to connect a variety of partners, including government stakeholders, researchers and producers in workshops and engagements in Burkina Faso to build a stronger poultry sector. This co-creation approach aims to encourage more locally driven efforts and more buy-in on planned activities.
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Innovation Lab Call for Concept Notes
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish is requesting concept notes for research ideas to support Feed the Future's mission to break the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger in partner countries. The request is focused on the Innovation Lab’s primary focus and high-priority countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, Madagascar, Nepal, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda.
ICTforAg Registration Open
Registration for the 2024 ICTforAg, taking place May 28-30, is now open. Choose between attending in-person at five global locations or joining virtually to connect with stakeholders, technology experts and more to explore current and future trends in agriculture, food security and technology.
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Feed the Future is the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative.
Photo Credit: USAID
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